Christmas

We had a fantastic Christmas. The kids were all very obedient with staying in their rooms until 7. At 7 they woke us up. We each took turns opening gifts. It was so fun to watch their sweet faces opening all the gifts. It seemed to reward me for all the preparations I had put into their gifts.

My family came over for breakfast and gift opening. Some of them stayed for lunch and the afternoon. It was a fun play day for all the kids.

This year we simplified things. Each of the kids got 3 gifts from Eric and me - a spiritual gift, a practical gift, and a fun gift.

For the kids' spiritual gifts, they got: Lindsey - a skirt and shirt for church; Spencer - a tie and socks; Logan - a book about baptism; Kaylen - a bracelet and flower hair clips.

For the kids' practical gifts, they got: Lindsey - facial care products; Spencer - a cool water bottle with sugar-free drink mixes; Logan - a case for his Nintendo DS; Kaylen - a bike helmet.

For the kids' fun gifts, they got: Lindsey - a camera; Spencer - Tony Hawk Wii game; Logan - a Nintendo DS; Kaylen - a bike.